La Grenadière by Mas Bruguière

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue

Palate: black fruit, thyme, cocoa, graphite, firm tannin

Mas Bruguière's flagship Pic Saint-Loup red. Syrah-led with Mourvèdre lending structure, aged in French oak. Built for the long haul.

What it pairs with

Slow-roasted leg of lamb
Firm tannins cut the lamb's fat; thyme and rosemary in the wine echo classic Provençal seasoning.
Wild boar daube
Black fruit and cocoa meet game's gamey depth; the long finish persists through rich stew.
Aged Comté
Comté's nutty crystals fit the wine's graphite and cocoa register.
Beef daube provençale
Slow-braised beef finds harmony with the wine's structured Mourvèdre core.

History

La Grenadière is the flagship cuvée of Mas Bruguière, named after the pomegranate trees on the property. Created by Guilhem Bruguière as among the longer-lived expression of the family's plots.

1991: First vintage of La Grenadière released as the estate's flagship red
2015: Estate certified organic by Ecocert

Facts

Producer: Mas Bruguière · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged 12-15 months in French oak barrels, partially new
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €30 at the cellar door
Drinking window: 3-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1991
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Grenadière

What does La Grenadière taste like?

Blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue on the nose; black fruit, thyme, cocoa, graphite and firm tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink La Grenadière?

Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles need careful handling.

What food pairs with La Grenadière?

Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical pairing. Wild boar daube and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in La Grenadière?

A Syrah-Mourvèdre-Grenache blend in classic Pic Saint-Loup proportions, aged 12-15 months in French oak barrels.

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